Bartenders pay in Georgia
In Georgia, the median pay for bartenders is $10.98 an hour ($22,830 a year). About 14,600 people work in this job there.
That is 34% lower than the U.S. median ($34,340). Georgia ranks 45th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for bartenders in Georgia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $7.61 | $15,840 |
| 25% of workers | $8.82 | $18,350 |
| Half of workers (median) | $10.98 | $22,830 |
| 75% of workers | $17.85 | $37,130 |
| 90% of workers | $25.63 | $53,310 |
Bartenders pay in Georgia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Hinesville | $31,760 | 40 |
| Valdosta | $25,920 | 170 |
| Rome | $24,490 | 90 |
| Macon-Bibb County | $24,330 | 300 |
| Gainesville | $24,180 | 150 |
| Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell | $23,350 | 9,370 |
| Brunswick-St. Simons | $22,770 | 280 |
| Warner Robins | $22,580 | 180 |
| Savannah | $21,980 | 1,070 |
| Albany | $21,920 | 140 |
| Augusta-Richmond County | $21,100 | 730 |
| Columbus | $20,940 | 380 |
| Athens-Clarke County | $20,400 | 480 |
| Dalton | $20,260 | 90 |
Georgia unemployment rate: 3.2% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for bartenders
- Typical education to start: No formal educational credential (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Training on the job: Short-term on-the-job training (BLS)
- Job outlook: +5% over ten years, faster than average · about 121,200 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Georgia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | $26,920 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | $18,700 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers | $38,600 |
| Cooks, Restaurant | $35,940 |
| Food Preparation Workers | $35,250 |
| Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers | $28,920 |
| Food Service Managers | $65,280 |
| Food Servers, Nonrestaurant | $31,530 |
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